fishing

noun

fish·​ing ˈfi-shiŋ How to pronounce fishing (audio)
1
: the sport or business of catching fish
2
: a place for catching fish

Examples of fishing in a Sentence

The fishing was pretty good today. I'm going fishing this weekend.
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In other words, adopting Amendment 2 won’t change any existing fishing regulations or the agency’s ability to set seasons, bag limits, or methods, and sportsmen will still have to purchase fishing and hunting licenses. Natalie Krebs, Outdoor Life, 6 Nov. 2024 The fishing village of La Cruz de Huanacaxtle has a great Sunday farmers market, open from November through April, located in the harbor, while Bucerías is an excellent spot for those seeking a family beach adventure. Zachary Rabinor, Travel + Leisure, 5 Nov. 2024 The former New England Patriots head coach also held a fishing rod. Charmaine Patterson, People.com, 1 Nov. 2024 Shenzhen was a small fishing village before becoming China's first SEZ in 1980. Morten Johansen, Forbes, 1 Nov. 2024 See all Example Sentences for fishing 

Word History

First Known Use

13th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Time Traveler
The first known use of fishing was in the 13th century

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“Fishing.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/fishing. Accessed 22 Nov. 2024.

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